Jerash, (Gerasa) founded around 2000 years BCE was conquered by Rome under the Emperor Trajan in 1 CE. The main street, Cardo Maximus lined by Corinthian columns was a feature of all Roman cities in the Decapolis.

Temple of Artemis, with a Column that sway's. The guides show visitors how the column is always swaying, by placing a knife in the crack of a column and you can see the movement exaggerated on the knife.

Highway 65 in Jordan is also known as the King's Highway. It is over 5,000 years old. This road is also Roman. Going from Jerash to Jordan via Amman, it is one of the most historic highways in the world.